2. What is Flipped Classroom
A flipped classroom is a teaching strategy that reverse the traditional learning
environment by delivering instructional content, outside of the classroom. It
moves activities like projects, assignments, home works, etc. into the class.
3. Elements of Flipped class
Pre-class leaning: Students are given content, videos in advance.
Students prepare topic before commencement of actual class.
Student come prepared and actively participate in the actual class.
5. Flexible Environment
In flipped classroom, teachers need to create flexible learning environment by
providing opportunities for students to choose when and where they want to
learn.
Learning Culture:
In flipped model, class time is shifting to discuss more in-depth about each topic.
More over, flipped classroom changes the traditional learning culture into learner
centered class. As a result, students are actively involved in knowledge
construction.
6. Intentional Content:
Flipped learning requires intentional content. Means, in flipped model, the
teachers determine what they need to teach and what materials students should
handle on their own. Here, teachers use intentional content to maximize class
time in order to adopt learner-centered, activity-oriented class.
Professional Educator:
The role of a professional educator is even more important in a flipped classroom
than in traditional one. The flipped model needs instructors who can observe,
provide timely feedback, continuously assess work, and help students master
content. This is something only professional educators can do.
7. Advantages of Flipped Classroom
Students are relatively motivated/learning become meaningful.
Better use of class time.
Teachers may help slow learners.
Students take ownership for learning.
It promotes student centered learning and collaboration.
Lessons and content are more accessible.
It emphasis on co-operative learning.
It gives more time to explore the content. It can be more efficient.
8. Disadvantages of Flipped Classroom
It create digital divide.
It depends on preparation and trust.
Teachers may have extra work.
Students may forced to spent time in front of the screen.